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An event opener video for 2024 World Aquatics Championships, Doha.
RWS Global (formerly Great Big Events)

World Aquatics Championships | Doha

2min
Ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi suddenly came into the limelight winning the 2018-19 season with a dominant performance: thirteen World Cup event wins and winning all six possible titles in the World Cup season.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless | Ryoyu Kobayashi

16min14sec
世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指して、あばれる君がロードトリップを開始。
アリス・プリングスを出発して5分で見えたのは絶景広がるオーストラリアの大地。 最初の目的地はキングス・キャニオン! 「映画みたいなドライブ!こんなに簡単に夢が叶うなんて。オーストラリアのポテンシャル、すごいいっす。」 さぁどんな旅が待っているのでしょうか!?
Tourism Australia

【EP1】出発して5分でこの風景 | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

3minutes
This episode highlights Oliver's unwavering dedication and disciplined lifestyle, which have been key to his remarkable success in horse racing.
Ladbrokes

The Home Straight | Sweat

3minutes
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Official Feature Film captured the unique and unprecedented experience of the Games held amid the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the resilience and spirit of athletes and organizers. 
The production consisted of over 100 members who covered various aspects of the Tokyo Olympics. Tak was responsible for directing and writing the urban sports components of the film (skateboarding, surfing and bmx freestyle and racing).
International Olympic Committee

Tokyo 2020 Official Olympic Film

Side A - 120minutes and Side B - 123minutes
Audible Japan was looking for a novel way to communicate what an audio book is. The digital campaign featured one of the most popular comedians in Japan Koji Higashino literally listening to books.
Audible Japan

Whisper with Koji Higashino

15sec
From a lawyer, a teacher to a panel-beater, the team of first-timers share their Ironman triathlon ambitions before things start to get very real.
2XU

The Rookies | Episode 1

5min14sec
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the functional benefits of using Audible on the phone. 
Audible

Ambassadors: Anytime, Anywhere

2min
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the emotional benefits of using Audible on the phone. At the time, audio books were still very new to the Japanese market.
Audible

Ambassadors | Entertainment: Kanako Murakami

25sec
Finish Lines Are Everywhere
2XU

Finish Lines Are Everywhere

60sec
A music video for Sydney-based genre-shifting band, On The Stoop.
Music Video

On The Stoop | Hard Town

2min7sec
Sicilians have so much pride on being Sicilian. Their sense and sensibility towards life is anchored by the land, the people, the culture and of course, the food… traditional Sicilian food, the rustic kind.
Short Film

Word of Mouth | A Sicilian’s Food Nostalgia

4min 58sec
UFC234 Countdown: Adesanya vs Silva
ESPN

UFC234 Countdown: Adesanya vs Silva

47min40sec (excerpt)
The Letting Go Series follows - Liv Phyland, Beau Pilgrim, Dane 'Thehealthytradie' Ellveson and Marny Kennedy as they let go of all their fears and follow their dream to become qualified Skydivers.

In the first episode, the four of them meet for the first time and head along to a wind tunnel to learn the very basics of sky-diving and learn that there is a long way to go to be able to jump out of a plane.

Letting Go | Episode 1

8minutes
Training to Survive Deadly Waves
Red Bull Cape Fear

Training to Survive Deadly Waves

2min 17sec
The Science Behind the Slab
Red Bull Cape Fear

The Science Behind the Slab

2min12sec
A videoclip for Elizabeth Rose's
Music Video

Elizabeth Rose | Division

4minutes
French-born Australian Olympic and world champion slalom canoeist takes us through what goes through her mind in the course when competing.
Red Bull

Jessica Fox training for Rio 2016 Olympics

2minutes
Mark Hunt: The Art of Fighting
Fox Sports

Mark Hunt: The Art of Fighting

52min21sec

Documentaries

In 2018, as a fresh-faced 17year old, Takeru became the youngest athlete to win a gold medal in Big Air at X Games Norway.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless | Takeru Otsuka

21min46sec
In the last few years, the rate of progression in female snowboarding has changed the sport completely. Miyabi is among these top female athletes pushing the boundaries.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless | Miyabi Onitsuka

19min51sec
As a 26 year old, Sara Takanashi is one of the most successful female ski jumpers to date, as well as one of the most successful athletes in the history of the sport.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless | Sara Takanashi

18min36sec
Ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi suddenly came into the limelight winning the 2018-19 season with a dominant performance: thirteen World Cup event wins and winning all six possible titles in the World Cup season.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless | Ryoyu Kobayashi

16min14sec
世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指して、あばれる君がロードトリップを開始。
アリス・プリングスを出発して5分で見えたのは絶景広がるオーストラリアの大地。 最初の目的地はキングス・キャニオン! 「映画みたいなドライブ!こんなに簡単に夢が叶うなんて。オーストラリアのポテンシャル、すごいいっす。」 さぁどんな旅が待っているのでしょうか!?
Tourism Australia

【EP1】出発して5分でこの風景 | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

3minutes
【EP2】大地の力を感じちゃいました! | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ
オーストラリア政府観光局

【EP2】大地の力を感じちゃいました! | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

5分
世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指して、あばれる君がロードトリップ。
今回の冒険では遂に世界遺産 ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園に到着! 「写真や映像では何度も見たこの光景。 実際に目の前にすると、その神秘的な姿に…」 さぁどんな旅が待っているのでしょうか!?
オーストラリア政府観光局

【EP3】ウルルに到着!感無量です! | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

5分
世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指して、あばれる君がロードトリップ。 
今回は世界遺産 ウルルは眺めるだけじゃない!を体験。 
「ラクダに乗ったり、先住民文化に触れたり、 
“体験”することで、より理解が深まりました。」 
さぁどんな旅が待っているのでしょうか!?
オーストラリア政府観光局

【EP4】ここが聖地だと感じた! | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

5分
This episode highlights Oliver's unwavering dedication and disciplined lifestyle, which have been key to his remarkable success in horse racing.
Ladbrokes

The Home Straight | Sweat

3minutes
This episode follows Oliver to his very last Caulfield Guineas, a race which he has won numerous times in his successful career. Can he win one last time?
Ladbrokes

The Home Straight | Focus

3minutes
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Official Feature Film captured the unique and unprecedented experience of the Games held amid the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the resilience and spirit of athletes and organizers. 
The production consisted of over 100 members who covered various aspects of the Tokyo Olympics. Tak was responsible for directing and writing the urban sports components of the film (skateboarding, surfing and bmx freestyle and racing).
International Olympic Committee

Tokyo 2020 Official Olympic Film

Side A - 120minutes and Side B - 123minutes
This episode follows Oliver to his very last Caulfield Guineas, a race which he has won numerous times in his successful career. Can he win one last time?
Ladbrokes

The Home Straight | Heart

3minutes
From a lawyer, a teacher to a panel-beater, the team of first-timers share their Ironman triathlon ambitions before things start to get very real.
2XU

The Rookies | Episode 1

5min14sec
Second month in to the training, The Rookies find themselves challenged between training and life: the long hours spent training for such an event whilst managing the demands life throws at them.
2XU

The Rookies | Episode 2

7min19sec
For the third episode, The Rookies head to the country for a change of scenery in their monotonous training. In the latest training camp, rivalries emerge and they reveal how they deal with mental fatigue whilst ramping up training.
2XU

The Rookies | Episode 3

8min47sec
In this penultimate episode, the reality of the task ahead becomes very real for the Rookies. Legend of the sport Cameron Brown and Ironman champion Hannah Wells offer The Rookies some invaluable advice.
2XU

The Rookies | Episode 4

11min43sec
In this final episode, the Rookies learn the art of suffering. We see how they prepare and perform from collectively taking on their first Ironman in Cairns.
2XU

The Rookies | Episode 5, Finale: The Art of Suffering

17min33sec
Sicilians have so much pride on being Sicilian. Their sense and sensibility towards life is anchored by the land, the people, the culture and of course, the food… traditional Sicilian food, the rustic kind.
Short Film

Word of Mouth | A Sicilian’s Food Nostalgia

4min 58sec
UFC234 Countdown: Adesanya vs Silva
ESPN

UFC234 Countdown: Adesanya vs Silva

47min40sec (excerpt)
The Letting Go Series follows - Liv Phyland, Beau Pilgrim, Dane 'Thehealthytradie' Ellveson and Marny Kennedy as they let go of all their fears and follow their dream to become qualified Skydivers.

In the first episode, the four of them meet for the first time and head along to a wind tunnel to learn the very basics of sky-diving and learn that there is a long way to go to be able to jump out of a plane.

Letting Go | Episode 1

8minutes
The Letting Go Series follows – Liv Phyland, Beau Pilgrim, Dane ‘Thehealthytradie’ Ellveson and Marny Kennedy as they let go of all their fears and follow their dream to become qualified Skydivers.

In the second episode, they get a taste of what it feels like to actually jump out from a plane.

Letting Go | Episode 2

8minutes
The Letting Go Series follows – Liv Phyland, Beau Pilgrim, Dane ‘Thehealthytradie’ Ellveson and Marny Kennedy as they let go of all their fears and follow their dream to become qualified Skydivers.

In the third episode, they head to Torquay, Victoria for the next stage of their training.

Letting Go | Episode 3

8minutes
The Letting Go Series follows – Liv Phyland, Beau Pilgrim, Dane ‘Thehealthytradie’ Ellveson and Marny Kennedy as they let go of all their fears and follow their dream to become qualified Skydivers.

In the fourth episode, they head to Whitsundays, Queensland to complete their first solo jump.

Letting Go | Episode 4

9minutes
Training to Survive Deadly Waves
Red Bull Cape Fear

Training to Survive Deadly Waves

2min 17sec
The Science Behind the Slab
Red Bull Cape Fear

The Science Behind the Slab

2min12sec
Mark Hunt: The Art of Fighting
Fox Sports

Mark Hunt: The Art of Fighting

52min21sec

Commercials

An event opener video for 2024 World Aquatics Championships, Doha.
RWS Global (formerly Great Big Events)

World Aquatics Championships | Doha

2min
Audible Japan was looking for a novel way to communicate what an audio book is. The digital campaign featured one of the most popular comedians in Japan Koji Higashino literally listening to books.
Audible Japan

Whisper with Koji Higashino

15sec
Audible Japan was looking for a novel way to communicate what an audio book is. The digital campaign featured one of the most popular comedians in Japan Koji Higashino literally listening to books.
Audible Japan

Whisper: Noodles with Koji Higashino

6sec
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the functional benefits of using Audible on the phone. 
Audible

Ambassadors: Anytime, Anywhere

2min
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the emotional benefits of using Audible on the phone. At the time, audio books were still very new to the Japanese market.
Audible

Ambassadors | Entertainment: Kanako Murakami

25sec
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the emotional benefits of using Audible on the phone. At the time, audio books were still very new to the Japanese market.
Audible

Ambassadors | Skill-Up: Hideki Yashiro

25sec
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the emotional benefits of using Audible on the phone. At the time, audio books were still very new to the Japanese market.
Audible

Ambassadors | Relax: Tomori Arata

25sec
Finish Lines Are Everywhere
2XU

Finish Lines Are Everywhere

60sec
French-born Australian Olympic and world champion slalom canoeist takes us through what goes through her mind in the course when competing.
Red Bull

Jessica Fox training for Rio 2016 Olympics

2minutes

Japanese

In 2018, as a fresh-faced 17year old, Takeru became the youngest athlete to win a gold medal in Big Air at X Games Norway.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless | Takeru Otsuka

21min46sec
In the last few years, the rate of progression in female snowboarding has changed the sport completely. Miyabi is among these top female athletes pushing the boundaries.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless | Miyabi Onitsuka

19min51sec
As a 26 year old, Sara Takanashi is one of the most successful female ski jumpers to date, as well as one of the most successful athletes in the history of the sport.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless | Sara Takanashi

18min36sec
Ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi suddenly came into the limelight winning the 2018-19 season with a dominant performance: thirteen World Cup event wins and winning all six possible titles in the World Cup season.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless | Ryoyu Kobayashi

16min14sec
世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指して、あばれる君がロードトリップを開始。
アリス・プリングスを出発して5分で見えたのは絶景広がるオーストラリアの大地。 最初の目的地はキングス・キャニオン! 「映画みたいなドライブ!こんなに簡単に夢が叶うなんて。オーストラリアのポテンシャル、すごいいっす。」 さぁどんな旅が待っているのでしょうか!?
Tourism Australia

【EP1】出発して5分でこの風景 | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

3minutes
【EP2】大地の力を感じちゃいました! | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ
オーストラリア政府観光局

【EP2】大地の力を感じちゃいました! | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

5分
世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指して、あばれる君がロードトリップ。
今回の冒険では遂に世界遺産 ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園に到着! 「写真や映像では何度も見たこの光景。 実際に目の前にすると、その神秘的な姿に…」 さぁどんな旅が待っているのでしょうか!?
オーストラリア政府観光局

【EP3】ウルルに到着!感無量です! | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

5分
世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指して、あばれる君がロードトリップ。 
今回は世界遺産 ウルルは眺めるだけじゃない!を体験。 
「ラクダに乗ったり、先住民文化に触れたり、 
“体験”することで、より理解が深まりました。」 
さぁどんな旅が待っているのでしょうか!?
オーストラリア政府観光局

【EP4】ここが聖地だと感じた! | あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

5分
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Official Feature Film captured the unique and unprecedented experience of the Games held amid the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the resilience and spirit of athletes and organizers. 
The production consisted of over 100 members who covered various aspects of the Tokyo Olympics. Tak was responsible for directing and writing the urban sports components of the film (skateboarding, surfing and bmx freestyle and racing).
International Olympic Committee

Tokyo 2020 Official Olympic Film

Side A - 120minutes and Side B - 123minutes
Audible Japan was looking for a novel way to communicate what an audio book is. The digital campaign featured one of the most popular comedians in Japan Koji Higashino literally listening to books.
Audible Japan

Whisper with Koji Higashino

15sec
Audible Japan was looking for a novel way to communicate what an audio book is. The digital campaign featured one of the most popular comedians in Japan Koji Higashino literally listening to books.
Audible Japan

Whisper: Noodles with Koji Higashino

6sec
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the functional benefits of using Audible on the phone. 
Audible

Ambassadors: Anytime, Anywhere

2min
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the emotional benefits of using Audible on the phone. At the time, audio books were still very new to the Japanese market.
Audible

Ambassadors | Entertainment: Kanako Murakami

25sec
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the emotional benefits of using Audible on the phone. At the time, audio books were still very new to the Japanese market.
Audible

Ambassadors | Skill-Up: Hideki Yashiro

25sec
Audible Japan was looking for a fresh approach to communicate the emotional benefits of using Audible on the phone. At the time, audio books were still very new to the Japanese market.
Audible

Ambassadors | Relax: Tomori Arata

25sec

Series

世界遺産検定1級のあばれる君が巡るオーストラリアの絶景・世界遺産スペシャル!世界遺産ウルル - カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指して、あばれる君がロードトリップを開始!
Tourism Australia

あばれる君が世界遺産ウルル – カタ・ジュタ国立公園を目指してロードトリップ

Limitless is a documentary series on four world-class snow-athletes, each striving to reach a new level in their performance ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Red Bull Japan

Limitless

The Home Straight is a mini-documentary series chronicling the final months of Damien Oliver's illustrious 36-year career as one of Australia's greatest jockeys.
The series offers an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs of a legendary athlete nearing the end of his professional journey.
Ladbrokes

The Home Straight

The Rookies is a documentary series following nine amateur athletes with full-time jobs as they prepared for their first Ironman event (3.8km swim, 180km bike ride and then a 42km marathon). The five-part series was filmed over five months for sporting apparel brand 2XU. 
2XU

The Rookies

Word of Mouth is a self-funded passion project so it’s just me and my camera… no camera crew… it’s a DIY film-making project. I'm not a chef, an Asian pop-star or a celebrity of any sort... just your average Joe Blow from Australia. I am, however, super passionate about the art of artisanal food production and traditional handmade food.
Short Film

Word of Mouth

The Letting Go Series follows - Liv Phyland, Beau Pilgrim, Dane 'The healthy tradie' Ellveson and Marny Kennedy as they let go of all their fears and follow their dream to become qualified Skydivers.

This series was filmed around Australia will make you want to jump out of a plane after watching it!

Letting Go

I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where I live, learn and work. I honour and pay my respects to Elders past, present and future.

Copyright 2024 Tak Nakano. All rights reserved. Website by KHAN.

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